Mirrorless cameras for video changed the game. They gave us a compact way to shoot video, so why do we want to add bulk and rig it UP? The added mass (generally only around 500 grams) actually stabilises your footage and reduces micro jitter from handheld footage.

Many creators and filmmakers are actually building their rigs up already with external monitors, rails, wireless transmitters, V-mount battery plate etc. These are cobbled together with parts from multiple brands. In actual fact, we weighed one of these typical rigs and not only did it come in more than 250 grams heavier than our rig, it was bigger and less compact than ours. It was also nowhere near as neat as ours either with the inbuilt cable management.

Combine this with the fact you get all day power from a decent size V-mount battery, still have the ability to hot swap batteries (when using D-tap to USB-C for power), a master isolate power button (to reduce current draw when powered down), LED Voltage Display, almost limitless mounting options, you end up with the best possible foundation for your cinema camera rig. Those still asking why simply haven't had the fortune of shooting with a Rigid.PRO CineRig Base.

It's a small investment that will improve your workflow and potentially deliver returns for years to come.